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Mother

Original title: Mayrig
  • 1991
  • 2h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
3.8K
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Mother (1991)
FrenchDrama

The saga of an Armenian family that immigrated to France after the break-up of the oppressive Ottoman Empire.The saga of an Armenian family that immigrated to France after the break-up of the oppressive Ottoman Empire.The saga of an Armenian family that immigrated to France after the break-up of the oppressive Ottoman Empire.

  • Director
    • Henri Verneuil
  • Writer
    • Henri Verneuil
  • Stars
    • Claudia Cardinale
    • Omar Sharif
    • Nathalie Roussel
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    3.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Henri Verneuil
    • Writer
      • Henri Verneuil
    • Stars
      • Claudia Cardinale
      • Omar Sharif
      • Nathalie Roussel
    • 16User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Claudia Cardinale
    Claudia Cardinale
    • Araxi (Mayrig)
    Omar Sharif
    Omar Sharif
    • Hagop
    Nathalie Roussel
    • Gayane
    Isabelle Sadoyan
    • Anna
    Jacky Nercessian
    Jacky Nercessian
    • Apkar
    Richard Berry
    Richard Berry
    • Araxi (voice only)
    Cédric Doucet
    • Azad age 7
    Tom Ponsin
    • Azad age 12
    Stéphane Servais
    • Azad age 20
    Serge Avedikian
    • Vaksen Papasian
    Jean-Pierre Delage
    Jean-Pierre Delage
    Michèle Bardollet
    • Madeleine
    Christian Barbier
    • Father Pignon
    Patrick Timsit
    Nicolas Silberg
    • Lawyer
    Claudie Arif
    André Julien
    André Julien
    Ticky Holgado
    Ticky Holgado
    • Director
      • Henri Verneuil
    • Writer
      • Henri Verneuil
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    10sasryan-97450

    The best film ever!!!

    A film which shows the whole horibility of genocide (without any big bloody scenes of that) and how a nation have overcome that with it's generations.It's a film about true Armenian family values,about hope and love,about willingness to live and to create!!!
    10urartu99

    One of the best movies I have ever seen.

    This movie is about an Armenian family who was forced to leave his homeland in order to escape certain death from Turkish army during Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Empire. This movie is a masterpiece not only because it is based on real happenings and that with the story of one family it represents the story of survival of the whole nation but also because it shows, in a very sensitive way, the life of one man from his difficult but happy childhood until the very heights of his successful career. It demonstrates that the care and unity within family are the cornerstones of the happiness, even when you pass through the hardest times. It is about the sacrificial care and boundless love of every Father and every Mother for their child. And nothing is more important for a person in his life than to make his parents proud and happy.
    9moviebuff1207

    A touching movie about an Armenian family during and after the genocide of 1915

    Turks say it never happened , they even imply that the Armenians are the ones who committed that atrocity against the turkish , The truth is until now denied but many people recognize it so do many countries .

    It's a story about a boy and his family , how his surroundings were able to remain , in a foreign country among foreign people how they managed to make a place for themselves and were able to survive . It is a human story that shows a glimpse of the horrifying things that happened , but mostly it is a story about survival , re_birth , trying to make a new life , and carrying on with a legacy : the fact of being Armenian .
    10harutyunyanjuliettalaw

    Deeply touched while watching this piece of art. Highly recommended to watch

    Not only this movie is based on a real story, it also displays breathtaking scenes of bravery, drama, melodrama. It is hard to stay an indifferent towards human tragedies after watching this. This movie is also a story of one family-that bears wisdom of its ancestors to start a fresh new life in France. Just watch and you will not regret.
    10inulya-81232

    Great Movie

    Great Movie, great actors, incredible plot. Have watched it thousands of time and every time I open something new for me. Highly recommend to watch

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      Edited into Mother (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Délé Yaman
      Interpretation of the Ancient Armenian melody "Dle Yaman"

      Duduk Performed by Lévon Minassian

      Mezzo-soprano Vocals by Sonia Nigoghossian

      (p) by Une Musique

      ©by Carthago Films

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    • Release date
      • November 27, 1991 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Mayrig
    • Filming locations
      • Paris-Studios-Billancourt, Paris, France(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Carthago Films S.a.r.l.
      • Quinta Communications
      • TF1 Films Production
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 37m(157 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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